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So what is DFV? It is Dual Flow Valve technology – and it sets us apart from our competitors. Only Öhlins has DFV technology on its road and track products. With DFV, the dual flow valve gives the same characteristics on rebound as it does on compression, thanks to the damper...
The following notes are intended as a starting point for your Solo® Spec Coupe (SSC) autocross set-up. On most dry, clean autocross surfaces these settings will result in moderate understeer to a neutral balance during steady state cornering and predictable behavior in fast transitions....
KONI article reprinted with permission. It's easy to think of a powerful engine to make a car fast, but ultimately the car is connected to the ground by the small contact patches of the tires. We must optimize tire grip through the cars suspension to go faster. When the car accelerates,...
The characteristics of shock absorbers hardly ever get the attention they deserve, despite the damper being responsible for comfort, roadholding, stability and safety. Below is a force velocity graph of a KONI Special and a KONI Sport shock, both designed for the same vehicle. The graph...
All hydraulic shock absorbers work by the principle of converting kinetic energy (movement) into thermal energy (heat). For that purpose, fluid in the shock absorber is forced to flow through restricted outlets and valve systems, thus generating hydraulic resistance. A telescopic shock...
Common questions asked of the KONI Tech Line are as follows: What is the difference between KONI Special (red) and KONI Sport (yellow)? How much stiffer are KONI shocks than factory shocks? What is the best adjustment setting for my shocks? What are the best springs to match my KONI...
OE Sport Springs Sport Springs Race Springs Super Sport Springs Application Average Everyday Driving Sporty Everyday Driving Track Use, Limited Street Sporty Everyday Driving, Occasional Track Use Lowering Subtle .025"-1.0" Drop Average 1.25"-1.8" Average 1.9"...
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KONI Sport and Special Active During a typical mile of travel down the road, the damper will move in (compression) and out (rebound) millions of times. Break that mile into one second of travel, and the number of times the damper moves (stroke) defines the operating frequency (Hertz, Hz)....
Coil Spring: Provides a cushion to absorb road imperfections and returns the vehicle to a predetermined ride height. A major contributor to a vehicle's handling balance and ride quality. Higher spring rates and shorter overall lengths are commonly used to lower the vehicle's ride height for...
A good rule of thumb is that most cars can be lowered about 1.5 inches without complications. Beyond that, changes in a severely lowered car's suspension may negatively affect ride quality, tire wear and increase the risk of "bottoming." Increased spring rates are required to control vehicle...
When it comes to improving your vehicle's performance, shock absorbers are probably one of the last things you consider. However, shock absorbers as an integral part of your vehicle's suspension, work to maximize the ability of your tires to perform. The springs in your suspension hold up the...
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